New Zealand's fast bowling department has been hit hard by injuries as Matt Henry, Doug Bracewell and Adam Milne have also been sidelined.
With nine defeats from 11 matches, the Sunrisers are languishing at the bottom, while KKR, in fourth place with 10 points from 12 matches, still have hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stage.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Sharjah, on Thursday.
Morgan's astute captaincy in using his bowling resources was the highlight as KKR had bowled out MI for a modest 152.
'Yes, there has been little struggle for three years, I did not get a chance from Delhi, because of which I enhanced my game, have tried new shots, learnt new shots and that has helped me in T20s.'
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson extolled Pakistan bowlers' "outstanding" performance against them, saying their clinical show at the death was of the "highest class".
Australia 'A' batsmen again showed their prowess in tackling spin on a difficult track as they comfortably beat India by three wickets to enter the final of the tri-series tournament, in Chennai, on Monday.
'The auctions were necessary up to a point, but now the time has come where continuity is very, very, important.'
MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team
'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.'
The Pandyas continue to be in the thick of things with Hardik Pandya (391) ahead, but Krunal Pandya (300) not too far behind. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list the 50 Most Valuable Players after the first 38 IPL 2022 games.
An in-form Delhi Capitals will fancy their chances of securing a play-off berth when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday.
Images from the third One-Day International between New Zealand and India in Mount Maunganui on Monday.
The onus would be on their famed batting line-up of Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to start firing once again and put pressure on the KKR batsmen.
Neesham, a batting all-rounder, rocked the Afghanistan innings by his incisive bowling and in the process returned with his career-best figures of 5/31 from his 10 overs. His earlier best was 4/42.
Three wins from three is a major confidence boost for New Zealand - but the next game against India is simply massive, says Daniel Vettori.
KKR are gradually emerging as a strong contender for a third IPL title
Captain Hardik Pandya led from the front with both bat and ball to guide Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their debut season, after they beat by seven wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The visitors were 38 for one in 14 overs at the draw of stumps on day three. Ravikumar Samarth (27 not out) and Ankit Bawne (5 not out) were on the crease after Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed in the seventh over.
His team all but out of contention for a place in the play-offs of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, a dejected Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli found his team's horrendous performance inexplicable.
Their opponents New Zealand, who effectively knocked India out of the World Cup, have reached Jaipur on a chartered flight from Dubai with little time to reflect on their loss to Australia in the title clash.
Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, have done an excellent job in restricting the oppositions but KKR's top-order batting has hurt them the most.
Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI
Manchester United turned in an impressive showing as they beat MLS All Stars 4-0 at the at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, which drew a sellout crowd of 26,760, on Wednesday.
German international Mesut Ozil, who impressed one and all with his skills at the recently-concluded World Cup in South Africa, has become hot property. He is on the radar of top European clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes
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KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well
'He is very special. I believe he is going to be one of the best that Pakistan have ever produced'
KKR with 12 points from 12 games would like to win the next two encounters to ensure a smooth passage while CSK, currently at the bottom of the eight-team table, are only playing for pride.
Manchester United failed to impress as Italian champions Inter Milan won 3-2 at Old Trafford in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.
A new captain in the saddle, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to sort out their batting woes and strive for consistency when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intriguing mid-table Indian Premier League clash, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
Peter Siddle has been brought into Australia's squad while uncapped fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been called into the New Zealand squad.
Hosts England lock horns with New Zealand at the Riverside with both sides knowing that victory would secure their passage.
"After feeling strange in the second half of the Burton game in September, I underwent a series of tests," he said.
Australia, who won the toss and batted in the day-nighter, reached 248 for four at stumps with Labuschagne 110 not out and Travis Head unbeaten on 20.
IMAGES from the 1st Test played between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday
KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth on Friday
Brilliant performances from some players of the 10 participating teams through the World Cup will be etched in memory of cricket fans forever.
